Amidst the shopping, the food preparation, and all the arrangements that have to be made as you travel or accept guests and family, I hope that you will pause and remember the “reason for the season”. We are such a blessed people and nation through the saving grace of Jesus Christ! Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Working in retail has temporarily eroded some of my own beliefs about this season as we focus so much on how much to spend and what to ‘get’. I see people in a panic and people over spending constantly. The fever of it all can get to me as I am sensitive to the needs and desires of others. It hit me yesterday as the reality of what day it was truly set in. I still had all the things I wanted to do to bless my friends and neighbors, cards I had not sent, and the shopping that I wanted to do but couldn’t. It was a meltdown time. My husband in all his wisdom, brought me back to the reality of Who this season is about and how we are to give of His love and gifts EVERYDAY, not just one day or season a year. Praise God for wise and loving husbands. Matt truly is God’s gift to me. God pours His love, wisdom, and grace through this man and I am honored beyond words to be his wife. Continue reading
This has been a year of great challenge but also great bounty and blessing! Most of all though it has been an opportunity to see God’s undeniable, ever present faithfulness! We are thankful for so many things that a list seems inadequate and sure to miss some important people or aspects of our lives. Many of you are often brought to mind and lifted before the Father for your needs at that moment or time as well as His provision for your life.
Today, two of my dear friends are giving their children in marriage to one another! I am so excited for them all! This is truly a day that two families “the Johnsons and the Elsons” are being blended together for a fabulous work and testimony to the Lord of Hosts. I know there has to be a mixture of emotions but as I have watched both families, the overwhelming one has to be the awe of God and His Plan. Who would have thought four or five years ago that these two friends that have grown up together with my kiddos would find a wonderous love for each other through their walk with the Lord. He is so awesome!
